Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Rosemont, IL 60018-4262 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186 |
| Fax: | (847) 823-8125 |
| E-mail: | pemr@aaos.org |
| Web Address: | www.aaos.org |
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise. | |
| American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) | |
| P.O. Box 1440 | |
| Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 | |
| Phone: | (317) 637-9200 |
| Fax: | (317) 634-7817 |
| Web Address: | www.acsm.org |
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) provides general information and publications about exercise and sports medicine. | |
| American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Suite 600 | |
| Rosemont, IL 60018-4256 | |
| Phone: | (847) 384-8300 |
| Fax: | (847) 384-1435 |
| E-mail: | info@assh.org |
| Web Address: | www.assh.org |
ASSH is a professional organization of hand surgeons that provides education to the public about hand problems, such as Dupuytren's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow. ASSH also provides education about surgery, preventive tips to keep your hands safe, and an online tool to find a hand surgeon. | |
